News Corporation: $1,000,000,000 stock repurchase program ASX notices

What happened News Corporation reported that under its stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") the Company is authorized to acquire from time to time up to $1,000,000,000 in the aggregate of the Company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The filing states that under Australian Securities Exchange rules the Company must provide to the ASX, on a daily basis, disclosure of transactions pursuant to the Repurchase Program, if any. The filing attaches copies of the information provided to the ASX and is dated Oct 7, 2026, signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1,000,000,000 in the aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX disclosure requirement: daily disclosure of Repurchase Program transactions, if any.
• Attached notices: information provided to the ASX was filed as part of the 8-K.
• Filing date and signature: Oct 7, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder.

Why it may matter This report is Item 8.01 (Other events) and covers ASX disclosures about the Company's Repurchase Program and related forward-looking statements about the Company's intent to repurchase shares. The filing says those forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, are subject to change, and that the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update them except as required by law or regulation. This filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.